Highest Rated Home Espresso Machine Under $500: Rancilio Silvia

This espresso machine was the top pick on CoffeeGeek, for a home machine under $500. It gets a 9 out 10 rating, based on 118 reader reviews.

According to Consumer Search, the most attractive features of this machine are the three-way solenoid valve, three thermostats, and machine-forged brass boiler, brew head, and filter holder, as well as its ready lights for brewing, steaming, and hot water. The Rancilio home units contain parts from study, commercial Rancilio units, which increases their durability over time.